My son and I have been going thru pictures of 27 Stars and have a basic question about the convertible roadsters. Did they all have a rumble seat, or was this specific to a different model. We don't see any pictures that distinctly show the rumble seat. It shows up i...
I am finally getting serious about getting my new acquisition started. Probably not started in 10 or more years. My issue is no spark to plugs. I have spark at coil, power to points, etc. but can't get plugs to fire. Any tricks to the cap/disc assembly I should know...
Hi All...
Got a chance to visit Jim G. and Cathy and my Star on Friday.
Really looking good. Jim is a very talented craftsman. Look at the drivers side fender, most of it was made by Jim so was the cowl and about the bottom 12 inches of the body! Other than the top...
I'm having trouble finding a machine shop around me to tackle the restoration of my Continental 15L engine. Seems everyone is afraid of the Babbitt bearings in there. I've put a post on the AACA forum to try and find someone in the Southeast who can work on them as I...
Just a general question … Was this cap an option on the 1922 Star ? Normal is the five pointed star and no name until Star came under Durant Motors. A new Star owner has them on his touring.
Today I remember long time club member Larry Rockey. I forget how many years it has been since he died from the effects of Agent Orange. Larry was from Black Diamond, WA. He put in his 4 years in the Army, then 30 plus years at Boeing.
Gary
I am not familiar with the '32 DeVoux (40A engine) water pump...I have the pump apart and will install a new stainless shaft and bronze bearings...I see that this water pump has no grease cups over the bearings for lubercation, It has been center drilled in that area...
Hello Durantonians;
By now or sometime this week all the DMAC members in the U.S. should receive in the mail a brochure about the Foundations solicitation for donations to the museum effort to build a museum in Michigan. A separate mailing will go out to all our me...
Let it be known that the Durant Museum Foundation has obtained it's exempt status "501(c)3" from the IRS as of Feb. 2019.
The foundation is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522. Donors can deduc...
Does anyone know where I can purchase 600w steam cylinder oil? Mac's order went to Ecklers and theirs is on back order till the end of next month. Does anyone have any suggestions on other products?
We had our Apple Blossom festivle and Classy Chassis car show in Wenatchee this past weekend....The Wenatchee World had this picture of the past on the front page.
Now I'm getting confused! I've measured the top bows on Bill DeVries C touring and Frank Witkowskis F touring and resulted in different measurements. Both models use the same part number for replacement tops so the measurements should be the same.
So, does anyone el...
The 5 amp field fuse keeps blowing in the generator. Today I installed a solid state relay (cut off) in the hopes of eliminating one possibility.
The ammeter registered a charge for about 20 seconds then the fuse blew again. Does anyone know of a quick fix or am I g...
Just returned home from another fantastic East Coast gathering. Thank you Mike for all the hard work you put into this event. I know it is no easy task and the burden seems to fall on you. That was an excellent history lesson as well. I can’t wait to read up mo...
I just finished updating the Events Page.
If you're in the San Francisco Bay area in September come and visit the Antique Autos in History Park event located in San Jose. Durant will be the featured make.
Rick
Details here:
http://historysanjose.org/wp/...
I have a 1924 star has anyone found a replacement single contact headlight socket I ordered one that said single but came as a double contact thanks jeff
Hi All:
Strange question but I do not have access now to my files to get this answer. A publication in Seattle is doing some research and asked me that question. I am thinking it is Myrtle and her daughter is a Jr. so Myrtle. Bob....am I correct? (This is when I m...
Does anybody have a pic of the wood framing of a front seat back, ( the part that the front seat back springs attach to), on a Star "C" model touring 1922-24? An "F" touring may be the same. My project was missing that piece and we are searching for info to reproduce...
Pacific Coast Chapter Spring Fling Tour
Visalia, California
In no particular order.
We had 35 people and 14 cars.
A good time was had by all
http://www.dmacweb.com/events/PCC2019/spring2019/index.html
It's official as I sent in the hotel paperwork for us to have a great time this May in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Not only for it's historical interest, but Gettysburg PA is in the heart of Amish country with plenty of things to do and see. Good home cooked food await...
I recently purchased a 1922 Star Touring car no L 2019 with a W4 motor. I will soon be attempting a first start on it and would like to replace the spark plugs. It currently has Defiance 57s in it. I have no idea what to use. Any suggestions...thanks
My 1923 Durant Sport Touring has taken it first trailer ride since 1962 when it was delivered to my father's house in pieces from Connecticut. It is finally free from the lonelyness of my barn and on view in the company of many of it's "peers" at the local transporta...
My carb needs help but I have been reading some not that great reviews here on that carb, what is a bolt on replacement, I have an electric fuel pump in line under the car now. 1923 A22 sport sedan
John 303.875.9931 Would love to talk about what you have found
I'm sending out a newsletter for the Pacific Coast Chapter's 2019 Spring Fling Tour.
If you'd like to get on my mailing list, just send me an email.
Rick
There is a ID/VIN plate on ebay right now for a 1931 Durant 6-14 that sure looks to be original. What I've noticed is that the model type and the car number look like they are cast into the plate(looks like there is some relief to them). I've never seen any plate tha...
I have lost my contact information for the gentlemen working on the Star engines and needing various used parts to complete some engine displays. Please contact me thru the email address on this post.
Good day all,
Discovered that an old hayrack in my field was manufactured with Star parts, basing this on a Badge style 'Star' centre cap.
The puzzling thing is the bolt clamp pattern. 6 centre bolts and 6 clamps. Most Star / Durant units pictured ( that I've see...
Hello everyone, Has anyone heard from Gary Yelle recently.ive emailed him a couple times but never heard back.i know he had a lot going on,just hoping he’s ok, Dave
Come join us for this yeas' Pacific Coast Chapter DMAC - Shake Down Tour!
Meet at the Sonoma Valley Airport AKA Schellville Airport
23982 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA at 10:00.
Here's a link to a cute little Durant three window coupe with side mounts that's on C/L in Appleton, WI. See ad for phone number. The asking price is $6,000:
https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/hawkins-1930-durant/6821400580.html
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Hello Durantonians;
Please remember that Carol our Editor is always looking for articles about your cars, restoration tips or other things of interest for the Partner. Evey issue needs content and Carol's job is to put it together not to write the content. That is...
The Feb 6th edition of the Old Motor has a front page article on a Star dealership.
Bob Andersen submitted the pictures on Facebook and I submitted the post here.
Rick
Click link below for full story.
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=174042&fbclid=IwAR1zXsKyzQ...
I found some pics from Butch James of a trip we made in 2003 to visit Jeff Cromeen in Dallas. Jeff built this replica of the 1925 Durant 4+4 Speedster and entered it in the Great Race. It was built from an extended A22 frame and running gear, Star radiator and shell,...
Interesting article featuring Star cars on http://theoldmotor.com/?p=174042
It would be neat if everyone would post in the comments with their own cars!
I received an email from a gentleman in the Czech Republic that has a 1925 Star Model F two door sedan. He's looking for a motometer for it. I told him I'd see if anyone had one for sale or had a lead on one. Let me know.
Mike
Well I've looked at it on my work bench long enough. It's time to tackle the job I think. I've looked at the various submissions from members on installing the new style axle seals and pinion seals and I'm still confused a bit.
From what I find on the tech section...